Officials of the Polavaram Project Authority and Central Water Commission toured Kothagudem district to assess the impact of backwaters amid uncertainty over the extent of land submergence in Telangana.
BRS leader T Harish Rao has urged the Polavaram Project Authority to protect Bhadrachalam from potential backwater flooding. He demanded compensation, rehabilitation and infrastructure measures, warning that thousands of residents and key industrial units could face future submergence risks.
Telangana’s Irrigation Department has deferred immediate legal action after Andhra Pradesh abruptly cancelled tenders for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project. The move, which aimed to divert 200 TMC of Godavari floodwaters to Rayalaseema, has temporarily eased tensions between the two States. v
Officials review key components including the diaphragm wall and cofferdams, stressing expedited work and coordination between Central and State agencies
The flood level in the river crossed the danger mark of 51 feet at the temple town of Bhadrachalam on Tuesday. In case of further rise in the river flow, the threat of huge submergence looms large.
